Reflecting on a year of impactful transportation projects and partnerships, FHU looks ahead to 2026.
Everything we use — from morning coffee to online orders — depends on freight. At FHU, we’re helping agencies and industry partners strengthen the systems that keep those goods flowing.
As we move into 2025, we are building on the momentum of an extraordinary year.
Shareholders Rachel Ackermann, PE Graham Blaxton, PE Chad Jenkins, CPA Kevan Kuhnel, PE Tom Nead, PE, CCM Jesse Poore, AICP Josh Root, PE, CFM Jeanne Schley, PE Tracey Struensee Stephanie Weiss Greg Youell, AICP Jennifer Thompson, PE Beverly Frisbie Ashley Orellana, PE Elizabeth Adams, PE
Malinda Reese, PE | Principal Since joining FHU in 2023, Malinda has led the Transit Design & Operations and Advanced Mobility teams within our National Services group, bringing more than 15 years of expertise in transit, traffic, roadway, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design. A respected industry expert, Malinda has the unique ability to span… Continue reading Malinda Reese, PE – Principal
Alivia Plankis, PE | Principal With more than 12 years of experience, Alivia delivers transportation solutions that connect communities through safe, reliable infrastructure. As FHU’s Structures Group Leader, she excels in managing complex projects, from multimodal corridors with box culverts and retaining walls to large-scale interchanges featuring multiple bridges. Alivia’s collaborative approach and focus on… Continue reading Alivia Plankis, PE – Principal
Josh Palik, PE | Principal Josh Palik’s 18-year engineering journey began in western Nebraska, winding through Wyoming and the Omaha metro before taking him to Iowa in 2021 as FHU’s Des Moines Office Lead. Along the way, Josh has helped municipalities, counties, and states overcome the region’s toughest transportation challenges to bring critical infrastructure projects… Continue reading Josh Palik, PE – Principal
Adam Denney, PE, PTOE | Principal From college intern to Principal, Adam has fueled his career at FHU through his devotion to traffic engineering. Based in Omaha, Adam leads the Great Plains Traffic team, bringing over 18 years of experience dedicated to creating safer and more efficient transportation systems. Adam’s expertise encompasses traffic operations and… Continue reading Adam Denney, PE, PTOE – Principal
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